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Canadians have spoken: ban strychnine and other deadly poisons now before another animal dies in agony
MONTREAL—As federal consultations on the use of strychnine come to a close – and following the recent highly publicized tragic deaths of two family dogs, Rue and
All treats, no tricks for sanctuary and rehabilitation center residents
With Halloween upon us, the residents of wildlife sanctuaries and animal rehabilitation centers associated with the Humane Society of the United States and our affiliates are busy trick or treating.
Wild neighbors
Post-disaster, aid and empathy in Florida
Before and after Hurricane Idalia, the Humane Society was there to support pets and their families. We helped more than 9,000 animals.
Helping hundreds of families and their animals after Hurricane Idalia
Update: By the time our team departed the area in mid-September, 872 families were served during our response effort, including 9,083 animals.
Undercover investigation exposes grisly cruelty at Oregon wildlife killing contest; lawmakers move to ban such events in the state
At the Oregon contest weigh-in, trucks pulled into the parking lot one after the other to unload the bodies of the animals. The contestants laughed and joked about their kills as they tossed bloody carcasses from the trucks and dragged them across the parking lot so they can be weighed.
New York proposes to crack down on private ownership of capuchin monkeys, arctic foxes, raccoons, skunks and other wildlife
In recent years, our nation has witnessed an epidemic of people acquiring exotic wildlife as pets. Wild animals, including lions, tigers, bears, chimpanzees, monkeys, venomous snakes, alligators and other dangerous species are readily available from breeders and even over the Internet.
Choosing a wildlife control company for ethical animal removal
If you can't solve conflicts with wild animals yourself and need to hire a wildlife removal professional, here's how to find one that uses humane, effective practices.
Breaking: New York outlaws wildlife killing contests
Today Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to ban wildlife killing contests in New York state. This is a wonderful moment for wildlife, as New York has been the scene of more than 20 of these senseless spectacles each year. The contests targeted a broad range of animals including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows, rabbits and woodchucks. The new law, to take effect in November 2024, will prohibit cash-for-wildlife competitions in which the objective is to slaughter animals for money and prizes.
A resolution for Earth Day — and every day
With spring in full blossom, my favorite escape from Zoom meetings is getting outside for a long walk with my dog, Lilly. That time is a tremendous respite for both of us.
California bill would end trophy hunting of bobcats
A bill introduced in California this week would end all trophy hunting of bobcats, making the Golden State the first in the union to move decisively to protect one of our country’s most iconic native carnivores.
Sharing the bounty
Unfortunately, homeowners’ responses to wild nibblers often involve poisons and traps. But you can have your veggies—and your flowers and trees—and let the wildlife eat some, too, by following these methods.
Wildlife disaster preparedness
You can help wild animals survive extreme weather and disasters, especially wildfires, with just a little preparation before you evacuate.
A humane backyard without the ‘backyard’
Whether you have a patio, balcony or rooftop, you can create pocket habitats by thinking from other species’ perspectives. Here’s how.
Keeping your distance
The chance to see wild animals draws millions of people outdoors each year. But when we engage with wildlife inappropriately, we often inadvertently harm the animals we’re admiring.
Don’t fence them in
We can all prevent supposedly animal-friendly landscaping methods from backfiring through careful product selection and monitoring. Here are a few tips.
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Birdsong, interrupted
The loud low-frequency noise of landscaping machinery travels far and drowns out a proven natural benefit to our mental health: birdsong.
As Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida, make plans to keep your pets safe
Update: The Humane Society of the United States is coordinating an evacuation of approximately 80 animals out of three Florida shelters.